Rob Schorr
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Colorado Natural Heritage Program
It would still be illegal to harm Mountain West species, such as jumping mice, migratory birds and desert tortoises, but their habitats may no longer be federally protected.
Lucia Starbuck
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KUNR Public Radio
The White House is planning to release a proposal that would claw back already approved public media funding. If Congress agrees, local public stations — including KUNR Public Radio — could lose critical support immediately.
These cuts put at risk the programs, reporting, and community outreach that make local public media a trusted part of Americans’ daily life.
These cuts put at risk the programs, reporting, and community outreach that make local public media a trusted part of Americans’ daily life.
Recent News
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A Native American law group has launched a free online resource to help tribal nations obtain legal information about their water rights. This comes at a time when tribes face increasing water challenges. -
New research shows that job growth in our region has been faster in areas with serious wildfire danger, a trend that raises the prospect of serious economic fallout from major blazes. -
Drought this spring has increased significantly across our region, with some states already hitting the highest levels. -
The wheels on the bus go round and round as a group of seniors made their way to Carson City on Thursday to lobby state legislators. KUNR’s Lucia Starbuck hitched a ride. -
Secretary Doug Burgum’s order grants that DOGE official oversight over the department's consolidation process, including control over funding, policy and personnel decisions. -
Reno has over 200 kids in need of a bed, SHP aims to fulfill that need. -
A small but vocal group protested outside the Atlantis Casino in Reno last Thursday. They held signs asking Congressman Mark Amodei to represent Nevadans as he took part in a panel discussion inside.
En Español
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¿Cómo se cuentan los votos en Nevada y cuál es el plazo para certificar los resultados de las elecciones de 2024? Nuestro medio aliado Factchequeado tiene los detalles. -
La vicepresidenta Kamala Harris hizo un llamamiento de última hora a votar a las cerca de 6.000 personas que llegaron hasta el Centro de Eventos de Reno. -
En este episodio, informamos acerca de la visita de Harris a Reno, nuevo podcast El Péndulo, y más.
Nevada State Government
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El Tribunal de Apelaciones del Noveno Circuito ha dictaminado que el gobierno federal puede llevar a cabo deportaciones, incluso en casos donde los gobiernos locales intenten bloquear dichas operaciones. -
Youth in the juvenile justice system in Nevada can now access health care under Medicaid 30 days before they’re released. -
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upholds federal government’s authority to enforce deportations, including cases where local governments attempt to block operations; state leaders speak out as fears grow in immigrant communities with Trump’s second term near and vows of mass deportations.
Lake Tahoe
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One person was killed in an avalanche at Lake Tahoe’s largest ski resort, Palisades Tahoe, on Jan. 10, 2024. National data shows, over the past decade, an average of 25 people died in avalanches each winter. -
An invasive snail was recently discovered in the largest alpine lake in the Mountain West. And these tiny critters could cause big problems for the area’s ecosystem and economy. -
On Saturday afternoon, the Nevada National Guard took a group of local educators and community leaders on a helicopter tour as a part of a recruitment push.
Este resumen de las noticias de la semana se emite en la radio todos los viernes a las 6:45 a.m. y a las 5:44 p.m. y domingos a las 3:01 p.m. en 88.7 FM en el área de Reno. Haga clic aquí para aprender más y escuchar el episodio más reciente.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
Join us on Fridays at 6:45 a.m. and 5:44 p.m. and Sundays at 3:01 p.m. for a recap of the week's most important news stories in Spanish. Tune in to 88.7 FM in the Reno area, or click here to learn more and listen to the latest episode.
Mountain West News
NPR News
Purple Politics Nevada with Lucia Starbuck follows Nevada politics and the 2025 state legislative session. Tune in on the third Friday of each month at 7:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., as well as the following Sunday at 4 p.m.
Monthly, live jazz concerts at Reno Little Theater. Presented by KNCJ 89.5, KUNR and For the Love of Jazz.
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